Today’s guest, Annie Duke, is an author, speaker, and decision-strategist. As a former professional poker player, she has won more than $4 million in tournament poker. During her career, Annie won a World Series of Poker bracelet and is the only woman to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. She retired from the game in 2012. Prior to becoming a professional poker player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellow...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast S.Y.S.T.E.M Save YourSelf Time, Energy, & Money. I think it’s fair to say that this is something we all want. In the words of Karl Goodman, great systems “proceed redundancies.” They get the processes or ideas out of your head and make them something that can be replicated by others. They allow you to delegate. This is just one of the handful of “how-to’s” we hit on in today’s episode with Lachlan Wilmot and Karl Goodman. We also discuss: How to identify what skills you possess that translate to...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast “How do I navigate this conversation?” Have you ever found yourself asking this question? When you consider everything that goes into hard conversations - the people involved, the message to be delivered, the timing, the power dynamics at hand, etc., communication can seem complex. But it doesn’t have to be so confusing. Today’s episode will give you tools and strategies to identify, organize, and leverage the factors at play in the delicate dance we call “conversation.” It’s not the full monty,...
Sep 19, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast No one hopes for massive turmoil or an upheaval of life as we know it. But through chaos comes clarity and changes like these offer us an opportunity to reevaluate who we really are and want to be. Last year, Dave Hollis's life was turned upside down and in today's episode he welcomes us into the messy realities of his new one - everything from career transitions, protecting his sanity when his life was on blast, navigating relationship issues and facing his own demons. Dave is a New York Times ...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast “I just felt like I had more to offer” If you’ve ever had that thought about yourself as a professional, you’re not alone. We’ve all been in that situation - we create something that we care deeply about and we know it would add value to people’s lives - but we aren’t in an environment where it’s supported, we hit some roadblocks that prevent us from following through, and we end up feeling ineffective and unfulfilled. Second-time guest and previous Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach, Br...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Video games - Good? Bad? It Depends? No matter your current opinion of video games, I’m going to ask you to open your mind and consider that there is something of value to be learned from the research-backed way they are created. In the same way that coaches creatively craft an experience to build buy-in with their athletes, UX (user experience) is an art and a mindset. It is a mindset that requires you to shift your perspective to that of your users (athletes), because what each individual expe...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast At 14 years old, Kat Salazar walked into her very first classroom at a local community college. She was about to start college when most her age were just beginning high school. For some this might have been an awkward or overwhelming experience, but having been homeschooled for her entire life, Kat was completely UNDER-WHELMED instead. She thought, “How is this learning? You haven’t asked me to think or do anything but simply regurgitate information.” Unfortunately, this traditional and common ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast "I'd love to, but I just can't swing it financially." If you've ever wanted to take a vacation, fix something in your house, take a certain course or certification, get a virtual assistant, or even start a side business but couldn't because you didn't have the extra time or money... you're not alone. Today's episode is all about how to leverage what you already know and do well to help you earn more side cash and not stress about the financial side of things so much. We reveal simple ways to mak...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Less than 31.5% of the US working population report being “engaged” in their work. 51% report being “not engaged”. And 17.5% report being “actively disengaged”. (Gallup, 2014) With numbers like that, it should come as no surprise that many of us feel like we’re dealing with lazy or unmotivated staff members. But why? Is it a lack of ambition? Of skills and abilities? Of work ethic? Of character? Or is it something else? Today’s episode will help you identify what’s causing your staffing woes as ...
Aug 08, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In many circles, the National Football League (NFL) has become (just as) well known for its alternate meaning, "Not For Long". But every once in a while, a player comes along who's able to defy those odds. In today's episode, Richie Incognito, taken by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2005 draft, four time pro-bowler, and 15 year veteran, reveals in his VERY FIRST post-retirement podcast interview what it takes to manage the brutality of a 15+ year stint in the trenches. As he reflec...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to flip the script. If you’re like me, you’ve fallen victim to procrastination guilt - the feeling that something’s wrong with you, you’re broken, or you haven’t found your true “why” because you’re waiting until the last minute to get a certain task done. The truth is, our perception of procrastination has been tremendously influenced by the unrealistic expectations of nonsense leadership books and mantras like “how we do anything is how we do everything.” In today’s episode, we outli...
Jul 25, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast “I’m sorry.” Depending on the context, these can be some of the hardest words to say. Whether it’s because emotions are running high, you aren’t sure what you’re sorry for (but you feel it’s what the other party wants to hear), or any number of other conflict resolution scenarios, these words often get used and abused, making their impact dull or unintentional. In today’s episode, we define and address the do’s and don’ts of conversational repair, and reveal some common case studies showing the ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you in a job or situation where you’re feeling stuck, unfulfilled, under-appreciated or just ready for something new? We hear you! You're not alone. If you're considering leaving and/or going out on your own, there are some essential questions to ask yourself before taking the leap. On today's episode, I'll give you not only a comprehensive guide to some of the factors you need to consider, but also some of the questions I wished someone would have asked me before I made the jump: What is it...
Jul 11, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is your brand? What do you want to be known for? If you don’t have a solid handle on the answers to these questions, you'll have a hard time communicating with others what you bring to the table. In today’s episode, our guest Greg Hoffman, former Nike Chief Marketing Officer, teaches us how to apply principles of branding and design from top companies to our own personal brand. Specifically, he speaks on: 3 things you must consider when creating your personal brand Identifying the essential...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is your first thought or reaction when you get this text message? “That’s fine.” The sender could have meant “I agree with everything you just said/ suggested,” or “I have no opinion and will have no problem with the option you’ve chosen,” or “that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard but I’m going with it because I don’t care to contribute to the decision.” The issue with text messaging as the medium is that without any other incoming information, the receiver simply can not tell what the s...
Jun 27, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast With more than 70 Olympians and 30 medals to his name, there aren’t many coaches as prolific as Stu McMillan. But did you know he’d had 38 jobs by the time he was 37 (including one as a “baked potato boy”)? How about that he didn’t start working in elite track & field until his 40’s? This week, we had the chance to sit down (in person!) with Stu and discuss topics and questions he seldom addresses: The ONE thing every coach needs to learn and take more seriously His unique definition of effectiv...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Unless you live in North Korea, everything you do as a coach is persuasion.” Did that grab your attention?! In today’s episode, Keir Wenham-Flatt explains his use of humor and overall philosophy when it comes to making his message stand out in a sea of information. He says, “you must grab attention first to earn the right to convey your message to people.” Keir is a strength coach with over a decade’s experience of working with elite athletes on 4 different continents. He is best known for his ...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Picture this: you’re talking to someone you just met at a social gathering, negotiating with a potential client or presenting to a group of skeptical attendees. Try as you might to connect with or get them to share or interact, they give you absolutely nothing in return... It’s the equivalent of talking to a brick wall. While frustrating, getting someone who is shy, quiet or less social to open up is one of the most useful and important skills you can build as a communicator, and it all comes do...
Jun 06, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The word “toughness” might be one of the most overused and misdefined in coaching and leadership; something we routinely seek and preach, but rarely understand. Toughness isn’t about grinding through pain and it isn’t built doing “hard” things we routinely encounter; True toughness is better described as making smart decisions in challenging situations and problem solving through obstacles not regularly faced. To better understand this definition and how to cultivate resilience, we welcome Steve...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re living in a society more polarized and intolerant than ever before; A society in which it’s hard to tell a joke, let alone disagree with someone. But to evolve and for this to change, we need principled insubordination, systematic rule-breaking, and people not afraid to engage with those who share different views. On today’s episode we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Todd Kashdan, (Ph.D & Professor of Psychology at George Mason University), a leading authority on well-being, psychologi...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to personal and professional development we all know books, podcasts and seminars won’t cut it. Simply put- greater input doesn’t equal better output. At a certain point, we need community, accountability and exposure to a diversity of thoughts and perspectives; We need help tackling our unique obstacles and highlighting our blindspots. On today’s episode we discuss the single BEST thing you can do for your personal and professional development as well as: The obstacles all leaders...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Crawford isn’t your ordinary 10 year NFL vet… and this just might be one of the most interesting episodes to date. On today’s show, Jack takes us on a journey from his childhood playing cricket and the *real* football in the streets of London to gorilla trekking in Uganda (with a few stops in professional football along the way). We discuss everything from his unconventional views on good coaching to becoming self-aware at a young age, learning from failure, navigating politics on social me...
May 09, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast What would we be able to accomplish if our teams, cultures and companies encouraged people to give each other feedback with radical candor, speak up when wronged and challenge colleagues and supervisors to think differently? What would happen if we were able to recognize, attack and eliminate workplace injustice and “just work”? On today’s episode we talk to Kim Scott, author of Just Work: Get *t Done Fast and Fair as well as Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Kim c...
May 02, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve all had what we thought was a great idea: a new invention that’ll make us millions, the perfect scheme to get back at our petty neighbor, the solution to end world hunger… Okay maybe nothing that grand, but you get the point; There are hundreds of ideas that play bumper cars in our minds on a daily basis. And yet, the majority of these ideas stay there, rotting away because we lack the tools to put them out into the world and/or confidence to ensure they survive first contact with the “ene...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast With how highly they’re touted, you’d think we know everything we need to know about habits and routines; But much of what we’ve heard or read about creating, sustaining and breaking them is pop-psychology, anecdote or trend- not rooted in science. On today’s episode, we talk to one of the world’s leading experts on behavior change and habits: Dr. Wendy Wood. We get her take on what it really takes to form lasting ones, what to do when life gets in the way, and how to get rid of bad habits. Dr. ...
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are some seriously interesting people at the airport... You know them, you’ve seen them, hey maybe you are them! From Security Gate Suzy to Food Court Freddie, on today’s episode we’re breaking down the magical creatures you’re bound to spot during your next trip. And don’t worry, today’s show isn't meant to be serious, we’re just having fun. So sit back, relax and enjoy some good natured laughs in the form of commentary on hilarious (and annoying) airport archetypes. And if you aren’t sur...
Apr 11, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taking time to do comprehensive audience research before speaking is the single greatest way to ensure our message comes across the way we want. …And yet hardly any of us will do this thoroughly enough to make a real difference. But we only get one chance to make a first impression and when people are trusting us with their time, money and attention- we have a responsibility to honor them at the highest level. On today’s episode, we’ll cover the essential questions you MUST ask yourself (and you...
Apr 04, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we mature into adults, we become a smorgasbord of the good, bad and ugly experiences we endure growing up; Each has a hand in shaping who we become as leaders, coaches, parents, teachers, mentors, and friends. But regardless of where we begin, the decision to either re-write these narratives or succumb to their self-fulfilling prophecy is the most important one we can make in our development. How will who I grew up as, define who I am going forward? In today’s episode we hear from Coach Joel ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to 2022- where positivity is trendy, motivational quotes plaster coffee shop walls and the “self-help” and “leadership” sections of bookstores have become one. This may be the norm, but it’s not productive for society. In our messy world, reducing complex human behavior and leadership to clichés and black & white thinking can be both dangerous and ineffective. True leadership requires authenticity- acting in accordance with one’s true self. A leader who is worried about being liked will ...
Mar 21, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s not everyday we get to welcome a world champion to our show- let alone one willing to dive into the weeds on everything from building a brand to standing up for yourself when no one else will. Julianna Peña is the reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion and ESPN’s 2021 Female Fighter of The Year (among MANY other awards). Her victory over Amanda Nunes has been called one of the greatest upsets in all of sport and today she joins us from Las Vegas where she’s (at the time of the recording) filmin...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
